1999 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1999 Acura NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1999 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
